She has a fiercely loyal fan base and Avril Lavigne is leaning on her supporters in her time of medical need. On Sunday (December 7), the “Complicated” singer sent a direct message via Twitter to @AvrilMusicChart to explain why she’s been staying under the radar.

Lavigne wrote, “I feel bad because I haven't been able to say anything to the fans to let them know why I've been absent. I'm not feeling well. I'm having some health issues. So please keep me in your prayers.”